Army announced its plans for an updated fitness test that requires men and women in combat positions to meet the same physical standards The recently announced army fitness test (aft) is the official physical fitness test of record for all soldiers, and it will replace the army combat fitness test starting on june 1st. In the past, men and.
Those standards require everyone to meet the same requirements, regardless of their age or gender Defense secretary pete hegseth issued a memo monday ordering men and women to meet the same physical fitness requirements if they want to serve in combat roles, saying the pentagon had. For example, an army soldier who wants to be a green beret or a ranger, or a sailor who wants to be a navy seal, must pass grueling monthslong qualification courses.
The army has unveiled plans to require identical fitness tests for men and women in combat positions The debate over women in combat is an old one.
